Feline Facts

A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats use this sound for humans.

Cats, unlike dogs, do not learn tricks to win your approval. Cats can be taught to perform tasks such as retrieving toys and jumping through hoops – but it may take patience and perseverance…and quite a few yummy treats for your feline.

A cat uses its whiskers as feelers to determine if a space is too small to squeeze through.

A cat can be either right-pawed or left-pawed.

A cat can jump as much as 7 times its height

Cats cannot break a sweat because they have no sweat glands.

A cat’s brain is more similar to a human’s brain than that of a dog.

A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night.

A cat’s tongue is scratchy because it’s lined with papillae – tiny backwards hooks that help to hold prey in place.

A fifteen year old cat has probably spent ten years of its life sleeping.

A frightened cat can run at speeds of up to 31 mph, slightly faster than a human sprinter.

All kittens are born with blue eyes.

Ancient Egyptians believed worshiped cats were sacred animals.

In Asia and England, a black cat is considered lucky.

Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible.

Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red and green; red and blue; red and gray; green and blue; green and gray; blue and gray; yellow and blue, and yellow and gray.

Cats have a third eyelid that is rarely visible. If it can be seen, it could be an indication of ill health.

Cats lack a true collarbone and can generally squeeze their bodies through any space they can get their heads through.

You should talk to your cat often. Cats love to hear the sound of their own name and your voice.

Cats, not dogs, are the most common pets in America.

Human painkillers such acetaminophen (Tylenol) are toxic to cats.

Chocolate is also poisonous to both cats and dogs.

A female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why having your pets spayed and neutered is so important.